Durham Health yesterday posted 37 new Covid-19 cases. However, a day-to-day comparison shows a rise of 39 cases, plus two cases under investigation. The total stands at 2,643 cases since the count began on February 29.
Recoveries tally 2,283, up by 30.
- 15 new cases were reported in Ajax
- Eight in Pickering
- Seven in Whitby
- Five in Oshawa, and
- Four in Clarington
Two cases are under investigation.
Six cases are hospitalized with four in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and 172 people in home isolation.
One new covid-related death was announced for October 15 in Durham. Previous death was announced on July 9.
Deaths so far total 182, of which 153 were in long term care homes (LTCH).
Durham Health reported the highest number of cases so far at 773 in Pickering followed by 751 in Ajax and 417 in Oshawa.
Death Toll: No new death
Of the 89 reported deaths in Pickering, 86 were in LTCH
Of the 38 reported deaths in Ajax, 32 were in LTCH
Four deaths were reported in Whitby [none in LTCH]
Of the 23 reported deaths in Oshawa, 15 were in LTCH
Seven deaths were reported in Clarington [none in LTCH]
21 deaths were reported in Uxbridge, 20 in LTCH
No deaths have been reported in Scugog
No deaths have been reported in Brock
Note: The data were extracted from the integrated Public Health Information System at 1 pm yesterday.
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